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After Scotland Decisively Rejects Brexit and the Tories in General Election, SNP's Sturgeon Calls for Second Independence Referendum

"Given what I fear the Tory government now has in store for Scotland, that right to choose our own future has never been more important or more urgent."

Julia Conley, staff writer ·

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party had a good showing in exit polls from Thursday's general election.

UK Exit Polls Suggest Defeat for Labour, Strong Majority for Tory Prime Minister Boris Johnson

"Just utterly devastating."

Eoin Higgins, staff writer ·

Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks at a rally in Stainton Village in Middlesbrough, on the last day of General Election campaigning.

'Take Nothing for Granted': On Eve of UK Election, Tightening Polls Mean Anything is Possible

Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn told voters he was giving them a "message of hope."

Eoin Higgins, staff writer ·

Donald Trump pictured with US healthcare executives in 2017, including (second from right) the then CEO of UnitedHealth Group. (Photo: Twitter)

Donald Trump, the US Private Health Giant, and Top NHS Officials—Special Relationships?

US private healthcare firm Optum has been ‘planting seeds’ in the English NHS for a decade, new research exposes.

Tamasin Cave ·

Trump-style politics, and particularly American-style privatized healthcare, are the bogeymen of the U.K. election. (Photo: The Progressive)

What the U.K. Election Tells Us About Universal Health Care

Across the political spectrum, the British are clear: American-style health care is a terrible idea.

Sarah Jaffe ·

Documents Reveal 'Toxic Trump-Johnson Deal' Post-Brexit Would Allow US Pharma Industry to Send NHS Drug Prices Skyrocketing

"A Labour government will stop our NHS being sold off in a toxic trade deal with Trump," Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said.

Julia Conley, staff writer ·

They make a mockery of Boris Johnson’s manifesto pledge to protect British public services and standards—that would be absolutely impossible under the type of trade deal being discussed here. (Photo: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images)

Leaked US Trade Talks Show How Trump Is Dictating Johnson's Approach to a Hard Brexit

Far from taking back control, Britain has clearly entered into a relationship where we hold none of the cards.

Nick Dearden ·

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn leaves after speaking at an activists training event at the GLO Centre in Motherwell, Scotland on October 26.

'Radical and Ambitious' Labour Manifesto Promises to Transform UK

"This Labour Manifesto is more than just a book. It represents real hope for communities up and down these four nations."

Eoin Higgins, staff writer ·

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson (R) and opposition Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn walk through the Commons Members Lobby during the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster on October 14, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth - WPA Pool / Getty Images)

Boris, Brexit, and the British Election

Brexit has deeply split British society and presents a serious conundrum for left and progressive forces.

Reese Erlich ·

US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hold a meeting at UN Headquarters in New York, September 24, 2019, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. (Photo: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images)

United Kingdom—Brexit or No Brexit—Our Donald Trumps Your Boris

But an ocean apart, both US and UK activists fight dangerous threats to democracy.

Michael Winship ·